Apply for Building/Development Permit

FEE STRUCTURE REVISED – Feb 19, 2020

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION

• Regular Rate …………………………………………………………………………………………….0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• New Home …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$5.00/Sq-m
• Subsidiary Apartment (minimum fee)…………………………………………………………………………………………………$1.40/Sq-m

(When constructed during construction of main dwelling)

• Alteration, Extensions, Repairs (minimum fee)……………………………………….0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• Accessory Building (minimum fee)……………………………………………………………0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• Patio / Deck / Pool...……………………………………………………………………………….. 0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• Retaining Wall / Driveway...……………………………………………………………………0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• All Other Building Permits………………………………………………………………………0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)

COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL / INSTITUTIONAL CONSTRUCTION

• Regular Rate………………………………………………75% up to $300,000 of construction value plus 0.6% over $300,000
• Extensions (minimum fee) …………………………………………………………………..Same as Regular Rate above ($50.00 Min)
• Alterations, Repairs (minimum fee) ……………………………………………………Same as Regular Rate above ($30.00 Min)
• Accessory Building (minimum fee) …………………………………………………….Same as Regular Rate above ($30.00 Min)
• Sign (up to $5,000.00 construction value – minimum fee) ……………………0.6% of construction value ($30.00 Min)
• Landscaping Deposit (Paid with & in addition to the Building Permit fee) ………………………………………………$5,000                   No refund if landscaping not completed within one (1) year of occupancy

DEVELOPMENT

• Development Application Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………$100.00
• Subdivision or Consolidation of Property (each lot) …………………………………………………………………………….$100.00
• Change of Use ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..$300.00
• Commercial Demolition Approval………………………………………………………………………………………………………….$50.00
• Temporary Use Permit ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $100.00
• Residential Demolition Approval ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $50.00
• Development Regulation Amendment ………………………………………………………………………………………………$1000.00
• Municipal Plan Amendment / Rezoning ……………………………………………………………………………………………$1500.00
• Public Notice (Variance, Discretionary Use etc.) ………………………………………………………………………………..$300.00

For new buildings, extensions, and major alterations a Building Permit Application shall be accompanied by two (2) sets of detailed plans drawn to 1/4” = 1’ or similar scale. Plans as follows:

1. Legal survey showing location of building with reference to adjoining street, lot lines and parking area
2. Cross-section
3. Foundation plans
4. Floor plans
5. Front, rear, left and right elevations
6. Plumbing layout / riser diagram
7. Roof design detail
8. Plans for apartment buildings with more than three (3) dwelling units and plans for commercial, office, institutional and industrial buildings shall include: complete site (including Infrastructure), landscape, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical plans stamped by an engineer or architect licensed to practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Note: If approved, one (1) set of plans will be retained by the City of Corner Brook.

A Development Application shall be accompanied by:

1. Development Application Fee.
2. Legal survey, Location Certificate or Surveyors Real Property Report, showing the site and/or location of the buildings with reference to adjoining street and lot lines.
3. Plans drawn to an appropriate scale clearly outlining the development.